Matthew 20: The Last Will Be First
from Reading Scripture: New Testament In A Year Hosted by Sam Erwin
Christ shows us that trying to get first place in the Kingdom doesn't work like in this world. In order to be great - you must become a servant. I. Parable of the Laborers in the Master's Vineyard \* For - explaining 18:30 - First last/Last First - hires laborers early middle late day - denarius - day's wages - pays the same - rewards/wages based in the King's generosity II. Jesus predicts his death and resurrection 3rd time - geography - nearing Jerusalem - Ch. 19 - leaving Galilee in Judea III. The Great in the Kingdom v.20-28 cup v.25 - Lord it over, exercise authority Great = servant, slave low social status, others focused Christ - model of service, ransom IV. Jesus heals two blind men v.29-34 - two sitting - very similar to story in Mt. 8 - geography - Jericho - Last place - rebuked by crowd Truth - The Son of Man came to serve, give his life. - model of greatness. Application: Serve others rather than seeking power and authority Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.
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